Be a tourist in your own city.
Obviously it’s impossible to acknowledge all of the amazing local music that I was exposed to this year, but looking back on my Playlists, here are the top 10 songs/EPs/albums that I was digging the most in 2013. 10. TV Freaks – “Rewind” (Two) [Listen] Playlist featured: October I caught TV Freaks opening for Andrew … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 008 (Dec. 27/13) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 008 (Dec. 27/13) In this episode: An interview with New Hands about their debut album Leave With The Night; event listings including New Year’s Eve parties. NOTE: … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 007 (Dec. 20/13) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 007 (Dec. 20/13) In this episode: An interview with Grant Winestock (co-owner of The Baltimore House) about BH’s two year anniversary, the show that night, and BH’s … Read more
Hamilton Music Awards McIntyre Performing Arts Centre 135 Fennell Avenue West The Hamilton Music Awards were once again one of my highlights of the year. It was a huge year for the HMAs because it was the 10th one – a big landmark! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate all of the amazing talent we … Read more
Dishcrawl Hamilton Hamilton’s first-ever Battledish was one of my highlights of the year, and certainly the most indulgent that this tourist experienced in 2013. Eight restaurants along Locke Street competed with their best dishes and those of us who participated voted for who would reign supreme. I was thrilled to be asked by organizer Dave … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 006 (Dec. 13/13) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 006 (Dec. 13/13) In this episode: An interview with Dawn and Marra about their album Teaspoons and Tablespoons and their 2nd Annual Christmas show; live performance in … Read more
I’m excited to be co-presenting Mac10’s holiday party at The Baltimore House on December 19th! I’ve had a lot of fun on gatherings with my fellow McMaster Alumni and having the opportunity to do some guest blogging for them this year. From Mac10: December is a month for celebration, mirth, and spending time with good … Read more
Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto McMaster Alumni This post was also written for the McMaster Alumni Blog. Probably the most anticipated Mac10 event of the year was a trip to the Art Gallery of Ontario to explore the exhibit “David Bowie is.” I joined my fellow McMaster alumni for a Bowie-filled … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 005 (Dec. 6/13) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 005 (Dec. 6/13) In this episode: An interview with guest co-host Max Wray about his upcoming split EP When The Buildup Breaks Down; a radio premiere of … Read more
Illitry – “Kingdom Perverted” [Listen] And we’ve got to move on Got to move on now I was stoked to hear new material from one of my favourite local bands. I can’t wait to hear their debut full length which was recorded with Michael Keire at Threshold Studio. This single does not disappoint and I … Read more